Wegovy Patient Assistance: PAP Rules, Medicare Bridge
There is no patient assistance program for Wegovy on the manufacturer's 2026 list. The lowest self-pay price is $149 a month. With commercial insurance that covers it, the savings card brings the copay to $25 a month.
- Self-pay from
- $149 a month
- Savings card copay
- As little as $25 a month
- Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
- $50 a month
What Wegovy savings program applies to your case?
A quick look at Wegovy
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In US dollars, monthly prices consist of the list price and self-pay offers. Each amount comes from the maker's price page.
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Which program applies to you
| How you pay | What applies |
|---|---|
| Insurance through work or the Marketplace | Use the Wegovy Savings Offer. With coverage, one fill may cost as little as $25. Commercially insured; government plans excluded. Maximum savings $100 per month. |
| Medicare | Medicare does not accept savings cards, so the Part D copay for Wegovy still applies to you. Card terms exclude government plans. |
| Medicare, for weight loss | For weight loss, Wegovy costs $50 a month through Medicare Part D under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. |
| Medicaid | Medicaid does not accept Savings cards. Your state's Medicaid drug list determines whether Wegovy is covered. Weight-loss coverage differs by state, and type 2 diabetes is the usual covered use. |
| No insurance, paying myself | Without insurance, the lowest self-pay price for Wegovy is $149 a month. You pay the Wegovy pill 1.5 mg price directly to the manufacturer's pharmacy. |
Sources: NovoCare, medicare.gov.
Every Wegovy savings program
| Route | Who it is for | What you pay | Limits and dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy Savings Offer | Commercially insured; government plans excluded | As little as $25 a month | Saves up to $100 a month |
| NovoCare Pharmacy: Wegovy pill 1.5 mg | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $149 a month | Not listed |
| NovoCare Pharmacy: Wegovy pill 4 mg | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $199 a month | Not listed |
| Wegovy pills in 9 mg and 25 mg doses from NovoCare Pharmacy | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $299 a month | Not listed |
| NovoCare Pharmacy: Wegovy pen intro, initial 2 fills (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg) | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $199 a month | Not listed |
| NovoCare Pharmacy: Wegovy pen strengths beginning at 0.25 mg and reaching 2.4 mg | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $349 a month | Not listed |
| NovoCare Pharmacy: Wegovy HD 7.2 mg pen | Self-pay, no insurance needed | $399 a month | Not listed |
| TrumpRx listing (pill, starting) | Self-pay only, not with insurance | $149 a month | Not listed |
| TrumpRx listing (pen, starting) | Self-pay only, not with insurance | $199 a month | Not listed |
| Medicare GLP-1 Bridge | Medicare Part D, for weight management | $50 a month | July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 |
| GoodRx: GoodRx lowest price | pill, 1.5 mg (30 tablets) | $149 a month | Not listed |
| SingleCare: SingleCare coupon price | pill, 1.5 mg | $1,086.35 per 30 tablets | Not listed |
Prices checked November 2026. Each price links to the page where it came from.
The drug Wegovy and the Novo Nordisk Patient Assistance Program
- The Novo Nordisk PAP list does not include Wegovy among its medicines.
Source: NovoCare.
Who is excluded and why?
- The Wegovy savings card is available only with commercial insurance; government plans are excluded.
- People who pay for themselves, rather than using insurance, receive TrumpRx prices.
Steps for activating it
- Answer the two questions above or find your situation in the table to identify the right program.
- If commercial insurance covers you, sign up for the Wegovy Savings Offer through the manufacturer's page (NovoCare). You receive a card number. At the pharmacy, show your insurance card along with that number.
- With no insurance, ask your prescriber to send the prescription to NovoCare Pharmacy (NovoCare).
- Medicare: ask your pharmacist or your Part D plan whether Wegovy qualifies for your use under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.
Changes and dates to monitor
- Strength: your self-pay price ranges from $149 a month to $399 a month, based on the strength your prescriber chooses.
- Price changes: according to the manufacturer, self-pay prices are updated after December 31, 2026.
- The announced list price will be $675 a month starting January 2027.
- Coupon prices: GoodRx notes that its prices change often, and they differ by pharmacy.
Sources: TrumpRx, NovoCare, CMS, medicare.gov.